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Website for everything and anything Volkswagen Polo. Posts by motoring writer and car enthusiast Rich Gooding.

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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 17h
Finally! After a year of teases, spy shots and reveals, I finally saw the new #Volkswagen #IDPolo for myself on Saturday at the ID Polo Roadshow in Milton Keynes. It looks really fantastic, and the return to ‘true’ Volkswagen values is clear, from the operational tech to the use of materials.
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Finally! After a long build-up, this time tomorrow I'll be having my first experience of the #Volkswagen #IDPolo at the ID Polo Roadshow At Willen Lake in Milton Keynes. The Roadshow is still to visit Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester – head to the @volkswagenuk.bsky.social website for the details.
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The BlueGT (centre) made friends today, when it had returned from its MoT (it passed, no advisories) and service. Today marks its and my fifth anniversary together; 42,000 miles since then, and counting! #VW #Polo #VWPolo #Volkswagen
Three fifth-generation Volkswagen Polos
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
‘A user-friendly interior and a quality driving experience ensure its brilliance…’ (@autocarofficial.bsky.social); ‘It's a cracker’ (@autoexpress.bsky.social). So, the first road tests of the new #Volkswagen #IDPolo are in, and they’re very encouraging. We drive the exciting newcomer in October.
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Oh, I hate being a nerd sometimes. But TV production staff make picking holes easy. Watching ‘The Bombing of Pan-Am 103’, I spotted a #Corrado parked outside the police station. It would have been current (just) in 1988, but why backdate it to 1985/6 with a ‘C’-plate registration? #Volkswagen
Volkswagen Corrado in The Bombing of Pan-Am 103
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 20/08/2026
Zesty Audi 50 💚
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 20/08/2026
Photos - IG | lukasz_luczynski_photography
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 15/08/2026
Here's one for the purists... Wide-bodied Mk1 Volkswagen Derby with a V4 Ducati engine driving the rear wheels. You're welcome. 👍
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 15/08/2026
Photos: IG | lowered_aperture
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JD Burgess @blacktopmagazine.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
It was one of the cars from the Cheshire VW Show at Tatton Park!
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
A. Mazing. What a combination. And check out the celebratory sticker! #VW #VWPolo #Harlequin
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Classic & Sports Car @candscmagazine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
When Daihatsu and VW brought turbo and supercharging to their entry-level hatches, producing the lively Charade GTti and Polo G40. Join us on board: buff.ly/KYt08kO.
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Andy @carbrochureaddict.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The latest Polo naturally had a lot more safety equipment than its predecessor, while the SE's roomy interior provided another example of the apparently randomly-coloured fabric that was popular with manufacturers in the 1990s. The brochure called this Reflection trim 'chic'.
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Andy @carbrochureaddict.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
While it was less characterful than the old model - particularly the latter's much-loved 'breadvan' version - the new generation finally brought VW into line with rivals thanks to the availability of a 5-door Polo for the first time. Even in SE trim the Polo's specification was hardly over-generous.
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Andy @carbrochureaddict.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Having left the Polo mk2 in production for what seemed like an eternity, VW finally made a bid to get back to the front of the supermini class with the third generation, launched in 1994. This 1996 UK brochure features a locally-developed SE 1.4 model, adding extra equipment. #carbluesky
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 03/08/2026
Via Mobile.de: suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/de...
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Classic & Sports Car @candscmagazine.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🔥 Forgotten hot-hatch greats? Let’s try the lively Daihatsu Charade GTti and VW Polo G40: buff.ly/KYt08kO .
Volkswagen Polo G40 and Daihatsu Charade GTti classic cars on test – which is your winner?
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Andy @carbrochureaddict.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Probably the standout feature of the early Polo coupé was its interior, described as offering 'a touch of class', which was exactly what status-conscious British Volkswagen buyers craved. Boldly-striped seat trim, black roof lining, colour-matched door trims and rear seat belts completed the look.
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Andy @carbrochureaddict.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
At its UK launch, the Polo Coupé was initially marketed in a single model in its own right. With 1093cc engine and a 4-speed gearbox, acceleration was described in the brochure as acheiving 0-50mph in a 'creditable' 9.6 seconds, with a 91mph top speed.
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Andy @carbrochureaddict.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The second-generation Volkswagen Polo added an 'aerodynamic' new coupé bodystyle in 1983, although it wasn't quite the sporting model its name implied. Some commentators felt it was more of a traditional hatchback for those who didn't want the existing Polo hatch's breadvan style. #carbluesky
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Fantastic day out yesterday at Festival of the Unexceptional 2026. Here is my pick of the main display area Polos, which definitely weren’t unexceptional... #fotu #vw #vwpolo
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Been meaning to post this for ages. A fantastic video from Ed Westby (@twincam or Twin-Cam elsewhere – is he on Bluesky?) about the state of #VW in the mid-Seventies and the new water-cooled family, including the #Polo and all the models' relationships to each other. youtu.be/l0cLqkdvZDw?...
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From Beetle to Golf: How Volkswagen Changed in the 1970s
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I’ve finally added the Magic Car Group MkII #Polo Coupé to my model car garage. In 1:18 scale, it’s a lovely and well-made thing. Had to be a Comet Blue GT, as it’s such a lovely colour. MCG also sells a black G40 (too nondescript), and a red Fox, which incorrectly still has the GT badge… #VW
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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Day 2 roundup of #RechargingRoundBritain is available. Hear how we got on, what not to do when charging and what our plans are for today (we’re already on the road). Either hit the link below or check your fav podcast player. www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
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Recharging Round Britain Day 2 - 14 July 2026 - Motoring Podcast
Today, Tuesday July 2026, we continued with Day 2 of Recharging Round Britain, where we try as closely as we can to recreate the route we undertook nearly a decade ago. Hear how we got on today as we ...
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 13/07/2026
Owner: IG | grnddkls
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 13/07/2026
Clean and simple, this metallic blue Mk1 Volkswagen Derby is sitting perfectly on a set of BBS Mahle wheels. Hard to beat a timeless colour and mesh combo.
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 10/07/2026
Owner: IG | stefan_7787
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 10/07/2026
1976 Volkswagen Polo wearing Marinogelb (Marine Yellow) paintwork and a set of ATS Classics.
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UK Classic Cars (ukcc.bs247.net) @ukclassiccars.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Ad: For Sale - VW POLO COUPE S domains123.com #VWPolo #VWClassics
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VW POLO COUPE S
Seller: themrwright (100.0% positive feedback) Location: GB Condition: Used Price: 2100.00 GBP Buy It Now
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Another milestone yesterday. Since I bought my 2014 #Volkswagen #Polo BlueGT almost five years ago, we’ve done 40,000 miles together. And I still love it. Handsome, fast, and economical (47-52mpg from a 1.4-litre, 138bhp turbo engine) it really is an understated - and underrated - gem.
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
It's only because I care and I'm an enthusiast, but why does @volkswagenuk.bsky.social not pay attention to the details? The #GTI World website (www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/gti-world...) is great, but why the apostrophes in the car decade numberplates, when they don't appear in the background? #VW
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
'They' say that cars are female, and according to YouTube's captions generator for a Volkswagen France video, the ID Polo most definitely is! 😂 #Volkswagen #VW #IDPolo #EV
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We all know the #Volkswagen #Golf #GTI celebrates its 50th birthday in 2026. The September 1975 issue of German magazine Gute Fahrt (go on, snigger) featured an early pre-production car, with different 'GTI' font and steering wheel. VW made the right call with the final production versions of both.
Volkswagen Golf GTI prototype in the September 1975 issue of Gute Fahrt magazine
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
An early #Volkswagen Polo stars in this 1977 Drive In group test along with a #Fiat 127, #Ford Fiesta and #Renault 5, and even though it's right-hand drive, what's going on with the Japanese-like wing-mounted (and chrome!) mirrors and square front numberplate? www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQgv... #VWPolo
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The Car Factoids @thecarfactoids.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Factoid: Motor’s Polo long-termer was proving a ‘super little car’ though the same Dec 1976 issue had the 1st UK full road test of a Golf GTi & a reminder it was sold in LHD form (in small numbers) there until 1979.
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Off to the #Porsche GB #Sunstede Festival tomorrow at Silverstone. Will anyone else be there? @timpitt100.bsky.social?
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Andy @carbrochureaddict.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
The Polo was an important entrant in the emerging front-wheel-drive hatchback segment of the market, joining established rivals such as the Renault 5, Fiat 127 and Honda Civic. Media reviews were excellent, with the car quickly becoming the benchmark of its class.
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Andy @carbrochureaddict.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
This late 1975 UK-market brochure showcases the simplicity of the very first Volkswagen Polo hatchback, offered with an 895cc engine (capable of 82mph) in N or L trim. There were seven colours available including two shades of red and two of yellow. #carbluesky
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 12/06/2026
Photos: IG | chernous__art
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 12/06/2026
Peak period-correct motorsport styling right here. The Kamei front lip and Zender spoiler look so right on this Mk1 Polo, especially sitting on those four-spoke Revolutions. Looks ready for an old-school European hillclimb.
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Old 9N3 Polos never die… They go sand racing in #Guernsey! #Polo #VW #VWPolo #Volkswagen
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Funny where you spot the most random things. Even the car on the vehicle deck sign on our ferry to Guernsey is a Polo! #Volkswagen #VW
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Here it is! Unveiled today, the #VW #IDPolo #GTI: 223bhp, 6.8sec to 62mph, 52kWh battery, up to 263 miles of range. On sale in the autumn, just under €39,000. Standard: front axle differential lock, adaptive DCC chassis, 'GTI driving profile', and stunningly understated looks. More details soon!
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
NEWS: Confirmed – #Volkswagen #IDPolo #GTI world premiere on 15 May 2026 at 24h Nürburgring polodriver.com/id-polo-gti/...
2026 Volkswagen ID Polo GTI camouflaged prototype at Bicester Motion Scramble, 18 April 2026
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
It's official! Five days until the reveal of the all-electric ID Polo #GTI at the Nürburgring 24 Hour race that will honour 50 years of the #Volkswagen GTI. It's a journey that began with the fantastic-looking ID GTI Concept of 2023 – everything points to the production car looking very similar… 🚗
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Well, this was a BIG surprise. The latest issue of @autocarofficial.bsky.social – on sale now – features an exclusive drive of the new #VW #IDPolo #GTI in prototype form, and the omens are good… Hurrah!
Autocar, 6 May 2026 issue with Volkswagen ID Polo GTI on the cover
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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
NEWS: It's official! #Volkswagen #IDPolo unveiled: up to 283 miles of range, priced from €24,995 polodriver.com/id-polo/its-...
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German Car Scene @germancarscene.com · 30/04/2026
This Dolphin Grey Volkswagen Derby featuring an 1100cc SORG Motorsport engine, widened arches, coilover suspension and 13-inch ATS wheels looks like fun.
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evo-magazine.bsky.social @evo-magazine.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The ID.Polo is a model said to revive Volkswagen’s old-school charm, adopting a new platform and a fresh design approach inside and out...and it'll form the basis for a fully fledged GTI.
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Neil Briscoe @neilmbriscoe.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Polo launches in Ireland at an arrestingly low price… Via @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/motors/2026/...
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VW reveals new ID. Polo in full and confirms Irish prices
The first all-electric Polo starts from less than €20,000
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